Nothing Is Revealed / The Dylanologists Archive

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The Rolling Thunder Revue Feb 23, 2025

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White face makeup, a hat with ornate flowers, and an energy, an exuberance yet to be seen from the enigmatic Dylan are on full display in what many consider to be his most iconic era. The Rolling Thunder Revue was a 1975–76 concert tour by Bob Dylan. The purpose of the tour was to allow Dylan to play in smaller auditoriums in less populated cities where he could be more intimate with his audiences. Join Adam and Jens as they give a brief history of the legendary Rolling Thunder Revue.

The Podcast: @TheDylanologistsPod

Adam: @dylan.ology

Jens: @dylan.ologist

Email us: nothingisrevealedpod@gmail.com

Thank you, Thomas Francis (@thomasfrancisfolk), for the podcast soundtrack.

Thank you, Andrea (@andreahm.1), for our podcast artwork.

Desire Revisited Feb 16, 2025

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A ✨Mystical✨ Album Deep Dive

Desire is one of Bob Dylan's most fascinating records. It deviates significantly from any of his previous albums in more ways than one. Blood on the Tracks, for example, was a memorial to personal and romantic trauma that traced an outline around a generation who prized individual freedoms to the point of self-annihilating alienation, whereas Desire is about getting stoned and strange and trying to forget all of that. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy one more cup of coffee as we break down an album that stands as a powerful statement in his ever-evolving musical legacy.

The Podcast: @TheDylanologistsPod

Adam: @dylan.ology

Jens: @dylan_ologist

Email us: nothingisrevealedpod@gmail.com

Thank you, Thomas Francis (@thomasfrancisfolk), for the podcast soundtrack.

Thank you, Andrea (@andreahm.1), for our podcast artwork.

Bob Dylan v. The Press Feb 09, 2025

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“Keep a Good Head and Always Carry a Lightbulb” —Bob Dylan

Throughout his career, Bob Dylan has had a unique relationship with the press. At times, he has expressed concerns that the media misquotes him and takes his answers out of context. He has also said that he doesn't like giving press interviews because of these concerns. In the 60's he had to shed the "Spokesman of a Generation" label that the media was slapping on him. In the 80's, he had to reject the notion that he was a washed up musician from the 60's. Fame and celebrity are complicated, but this is how myths and legends grow.

The Podcast: @TheDylanologistsPod

Adam: @dylan.ology

Jens: @dylan_ologist

Email us: nothingisrevealedpod@gmail.com

Thank you, Thomas Francis (@thomasfrancisfolk), for the podcast soundtrack.

Thank you, Andrea (@andreahm.1), for our podcast artwork.

Bob Dylan 101 Feb 02, 2025

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What makes Bob Dylan so endlessly fascinating?

We are going back to school. New and old Dylan fans alike will benefit as we breakdown the life, loves, losses, and legacy of the enigmatic Bob Dylan. From his humble beginnings in Duluth, Minnesota to his recording career, relationships, and religion—few rolling stones are left unturned.

The Podcast: @TheDylanologistsPod

Adam: @dylan.ology

Jens: @dylan_ologist

Email us: nothingisrevealedpod@gmail.com

Thank you, Thomas Francis (@thomasfrancisfolk), for the podcast soundtrack.

Thank you, Andrea (@andreahm.1), for our podcast artwork.

A Complete Unknown Jan 26, 2025

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Adam & Jens finally share their thoughts on the recent biopic, "A Complete Unknown."

“Charged up by Timothée Chalamet's electric performance, this ballad of Bob Dylan might not get under the enigmatic artist's skin but will make you feel like you've spent time in his company.”

Inconsistencies, inaccuracies, and idiosyncrasies abound, but maybe that's the point, as Nothing Is Revealed explores A Complete Unknown.

The Podcast: @TheDylanologistsPod

Adam: @dylan.ology

Jens: @dylan_ologist

Email us: nothingisrevealedpod@gmail.com

Thank you, Thomas Francis (@thomasfrancisfolk), for the podcast soundtrack.

Thank you, Andrea (@andreahm.1), for our podcast artwork.

Bringing It All Back Home Revisited Jan 12, 2025

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An Album Deep Dive

"Bringing It All Back Home" is one of the most influential albums ever. The opening alarm bell of "Subterranean Homesick Blues" signified a paradigm shift—Dylan was mixing up the medicine and changing up the formula. The world of music would never be the same again. This week we explore how this spectacular album came to be, while unpacking its impact.

The Podcast: @TheDylanologistsPod

Adam: @never.ending.dylan

Jens: @dylan_ologist

Email us: nothingisrevealedpod@gmail.com

Thank you, Thomas Francis (@thomasfrancisfolk), for the podcast soundtrack.

Thank you, Andrea (@andreahm.1), for our podcast artwork.

Swingin' Pig Revisited [with Ross Wylde] Jan 05, 2025

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Ross Wylde is the mythical legend behind the ever-popular Bob Dylan YouTube channel, Swingin’ Pig. He started the page in July of 2014 and has well over 30 million views across his 290 videos. His page also boasts nearly 57,000 subscribers. On this episode, we chat with Ross about the page—how he made his videos, why the channel went dark, the good and bad of running a Dylan YouTube page, and much more.

Ross: @the_pianoman

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SwinginPig

The Podcast: @TheDylanologistsPod

Adam: @never.ending.dylan

Jens: @dylan_ologist

Email us: nothingisrevealedpod@gmail.com

Thank you, Thomas Francis (@thomasfrancisfolk), for the podcast soundtrack.

Thank you, Andrea (@andreahm.1), for our podcast artwork.

2024 Albums of the Year Dec 29, 2024

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We may be a Bob Dylan podcast, but we are fans of all kinds of music. 2024 was one of the best years in recent memory in terms of new music releases, so you know we had to share our favorites. In total, 25 different albums from this year are discussed, along with a handful of non-2024 albums that we particularly enjoyed this year. Jens also shared his thoughts on "A Complete Unknown" to kick off the conversation.

Thank you for all your support in 2024. Big things are happening in 2025!

The Podcast: @TheDylanologistsPod

Adam: @never.ending.dylan

Jens: @dylan_ologist

Email us: nothingisrevealedpod@gmail.com

Thank you, Thomas Francis (@thomasfrancisfolk), for the podcast soundtrack.

Thank you, Andrea (@andreahm.1), for our podcast artwork.

Christmas In The Heart Revisited Dec 22, 2024

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An Album Deep Dive

"When Bob Dylan—the patron saint of sneering, disaffected poets—announced he was releasing a collection of classic Christmas songs for charity, smirkers got smirkier: What, after all, is more absurd than a beloved iconoclast embracing the schmaltziest, most achingly commercial genre of all? It sounded insane. And it is insane, sort of..."

On this episode the guys break down the behind the scenes details of Christmas In The Heart, while sharing their thoughts on the beloved Christmas record.

The Podcast: @TheDylanologistsPod

Adam: @never.ending.dylan

Jens: @dylan_ologist

Email us: nothingisrevealedpod@gmail.com

Thank you, Thomas Francis (@thomasfrancisfolk), for the podcast soundtrack.

Thank you, Andrea (@andreahm.1), for our podcast artwork.

Blame It On A Simple Twist of Fate Dec 15, 2024

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A Conversation About Bob Dylan's Alternate Takes.

Bob Dylan has never played a song the same way twice, whether in the studio or on the big stage. The Bootleg Series has made this abundantly clear. So, what if Dylan had released Take 5 of Visions of Johanna from The Cutting Edge? What if he had released only the New York sessions for Blood On The Tracks? Dylan's unparalleled output, especially early in his career, allows us to imagine how his albums could have sounded had he released an alternate take.

-Apple Music Alternate Takes Playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/blame-it-on-a-simple-twist-of-fate/pl.u-AkAmvbyI2qbBkXd

-Spotify Alternate Takes Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1xjnfgyXdLAwRihogZUVkX?si=aH-JyERORJinkzllsd7-aQ&pi=e-QOKtZg8NTBaq

The Podcast: @TheDylanologistsPod

Adam: @never.ending.dylan (inactivated at the moment)

Jens: @dylan_ologist

Email us: nothingisrevealedpod@gmail.com

Thank you, Thomas Francis (@thomasfrancisfolk), for the podcast soundtrack.

Thank you, Andrea (@andreahm.1), for our podcast artwork.